Update: Israel Downs Syrian Warplane Over Golan

Israel downs Syrian warplane that reportedly entered Israeli airspace, as red alert sirens sounded in the Golan for the second time in two days.
Hamas Kills IDF Soldier, Declares Ceasefire

IDF Staff Sgt. Aviv Levi was killed on Friday by sniper fire from Gaza making him the first IDF casualty on the southern border since the 2014 war.
How the World Really Views Israel

Israel and the Iroquois Nation came together this week — In Israel — at the Lacrosse World Championship.
Syrian Refugees Waving White Flags Turned Back From Israeli Border

An estimated 100-200 Syrians approached to within 200 yards of the Israeli border, waving white flags earlier today, before the IDF ordered them to return to Syria.
Column One: Why the Concern for UNRWA?

UNRWA and its supporters present the agency as an organization dedicated to supporting Palestinian refugees.
Israeli Arabs: Aspirations vs. Reality

The situation prevailing among the Arab citizens of Israel is as complex and complicated as their affiliations are.
Defense Ministry Announces Emergency Earthquake Convention

The Defense Ministry is to hold a special emergency convention on Wednesday, aimed at determining the readiness of Israel’s emergency services in the event of a large-scale natural disaster.
Israel Victory Gains Strength

What do Israelis think of the idea of Israel winning and the Palestinians losing?
An Israeli Soldier to American Jews: Wake Up!

I urge the organized Jewish community and its members to wake up and stand up for the Jewish state of Israel, and for all it represents, and for all it works to achieve.
‘Everybody Into the Pool’: IDF Combat Soldiers Make Quite a Splash

A day at a water park kicks off “Soldier Appreciation Week” in Israel.